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Optician Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Augenoptiker/in

Optician is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled crafts sector. As an optician, you advise customers on choosing glasses and contact lenses, conduct eye tests, and manufacture optical aids. This training is ideal for individuals with manual dexterity and enjoyment of customer contact.

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What you do

  • Advising customers on the selection of glasses and contact lenses
  • Conducting eye tests and determining visual acuity
  • Adjusting and repairing glasses
  • Manufacturing and processing spectacle lenses and frames
  • Managing customer data and orders
  • Explaining the care and handling of optical aids

Requirements

  • At least a good Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate)
  • Good eyesight and color vision
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Enjoyment of working with people and strong communication skills
  • Meticulous and precise working style
  • Understanding of eye anatomy and physics

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Optician (Meisterprüfung)
  2. 2Specialization in contact lens fitting or low vision
  3. 3Studying ophthalmic optics or optometry (with university entrance qualification)
  4. 4Opening your own optician business

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Optician Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 750 to 950 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Optician Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Optician Ausbildung?

At least a good Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate); Good eyesight and color vision; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Enjoyment of working with people and strong communication skills.

Where can I find open Optician Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 470 open positions at 49 companies, for example at Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Görtz+Krass Optik GmbH, and Delker Optik GmbH.

How to apply as a Optician

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.